Earth, Moon, and Sun System

Ocean tides result mainly from

• surface winds

• radiant heat from stars.

• Earth’s tilt on its axis.

• the Moon’s gravitational pull.

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The diagram shows different positions of the Moon in its orbit around Earth. Based on the diagram, which location of the Moon would MOST likely result in people
being able to view a total solar eclipse?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Which BEST describes what keeps the Moon orbiting around Earth?

• speed

• gravity

• weight

• friction

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Which is the BEST explanation for the difference in seasons between Point 1 and Point 2?

• Point 2 is farther from the Sun than Point 1.

• Point 2 receives less direct sunlight than Point 1.

• Oceans cool the air faster at Point 2 than Point 1.

• The atmosphere is thinner at Point 2 than at Point 1.

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What keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun?

• air resistance

• friction

• gravity

• magnetism

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Which phase of the moon occurs after a waxing gibbous?

• waning gibbous

• waxing crescent

• full moon

• new moon

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The length of a year on Earth is a little over 365 days. The length of a year on a planet is BEST described as the time it takes for which to occur?

• the planet to revolve once around the Sun

• the seasons to complete a full cycle

• the planet to rotate once on its axis

• the Sun to rotate once on its axis

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How long does it take Earth to return to the location shown in the diagram?

• 24 hours

• 28 days

• 12 months

• 10 years

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What would a model of the Sun, Earth, and the Moon BEST help students visualize?

• the phases of the moon

• the effects of gravitation

• the timing of the seasons

• the locations of tsunamis

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When would the highest tides occur along the North Carolina coast?

• at sunrise

• at sunset

• during a full moon

• during a quarter moon

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